In our original Camaro tests we showed how ram air works to chill the incoming airflow from wind shear, altering the density altitude inside the intake manifold plenum.

For this test we used the OEM air box and OEM air meter location versus an air temperature sensor relocation or "breakout." This allows us to provide air temperature readings from the front of the throttle body.

Both of these combinations were tested versus the VR Super Street in real world conditions.

Ambient versus the cars radio temperature readings (the OEM radio reading is not acurate for use to monitor intake air temperatures, for comparision purposes.) We see this on many vehicles.

Cloud cover - 97.7

No cloud cover - 101.2 -102+

Now for the meat and potatoes!

Intake air temperatures using the OEM air box versus the VR Super Street during city drive and WOT operation. EFI live logs are displayed from the runs.

Test #1 - The OEM box

Breakout - Air Temperature Sensor Relocation

With breakout, this allows us to locate the air temp sensor in front of the throttle body. This will give you a true picture of heat soak in real world conditions, from the OEM meter to the throttle body this is a mere 14 inches away!

Now it is time for the VR!

That's a solid +9 - 10 degrees at the sensor, and an additional +50 - 70 degrees at the throttle body!

Once again VR shows that even in some of the worst heat conditions, the self intercooling
efficiency of a true ram air system is simply untouchable.

Would you see this on the dyno? NO!

The competition wants you to think that you can drive around
with the hood open and a fan blowing in front of the car!

Will the ECU retune for this cooler denser air change?

You can trick the sensor but not the engine! The ECU re-learns changes in D.A./Temp in seconds.

At VR we tested all of the following systems:
(in no particular order)